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Howes v. Fields

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Case Term OT 2011
Category Criminal Law
Question Presented Whether a prisoner is always "in custody" for purposes of Miranda any time that prisoner is isolated from the general prison population and questioned about conduct occurring outside the prison regardless of the surrounding circumstances.
Lower Court's Decision Yes
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    Outcome - Reverse

    This case was decided on 21 February, 2012.

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